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The locus of God’s presence
“The locus of God’s presence and activity is not found in the corridors of great power. The Gospels tell of a God who shows up in surprising places. His greatest place of action is hidden from the eyes of the socially powerful. His reach touches everything, but the center of it is hidden.”- Rich Villodas
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September 25, 2024
Short Meditations
September 16, 2024
“Self-awareness becomes damaging when the focus is on our righteousness. When we’re caught up in our own goodness, living a self-congratulatory existence. But self-awareness fixates on our deeds and exaggerates ....
“I’ve observed in my own life a deep desire to display my goodness to others. There’s even a modern term for it: virtue signaling. According to Jesus, this is an ....
“Here’s the glorious news: The sign of the cross in a sign of God’s coming vindication for all who choose the Jesus Way. . . . So be of good ....
“To see [God], though, you must be pure in heart . . . beholding him in prayer and stillness. The pure in heart are more known for their God-attentiveness than ....
“God’s mercy arrives before we consciously seek it. It is present even while we remain absent to its transforming power. It is prevenient — it moves toward us before we ....
“Christianity [is] more than a crutch for the weak. It’s a wheelchair, a gurney. It’s a hospital. Better yet, it’s a hearse. Christianity doesn’t say you have a limp and ....